To say that regular anti aging creams, lotions and serums can prevent wrinkles, or maybe reduce those which you already have, would be nothing but misleading. At the same time, it would also be misleading to say that none of the regular products help to keep skin looking healthy and vibrant. So, do regular brand name creams work or not?
Some of the creams commonly found in supermarkets can help to improve the appearance of one's skin, but unfortunately there is a catch, in that most of them contain several chemical substances, many of which are known to be potentially harmful to a person's overall health. Now, you may be wondering how any skin care manufacturer can add in ingredients which are known to be hazardous? Surely there are laws in place to prevent this from happening? Surely the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) would never allow such a practice?
The reason why manufacturers can get away with this is because skin care products and cosmetics are not governed by the FDA, so in reality, they can virtually do whatever they want to. A good example of this would be the widespread use of chemicals such as Triclosan. This particular chemical is added to many skin care products, including anti wrinkle creams and etc. Its primary function is to act as an anti-bacterial agent, and you can bet your bottom dollar, it does its job remarkably well.
Because Triclosan destroys bacteria, scientists are concerned that widespread use of it could result in bacteria becoming immune to its effect, and perhaps even resistant to various antibiotics. While this in itself is reason for concern, some might argue that it poses no immediate danger to humans. However, do you really want to be applying something to your face which is used just as frequently in weed killers?
Triclosan is so effective, they even use it in the manufacturing of toilet seats, toilets, urinals, refuse bags, toothpastes, shampoos, soaps, and so the list goes on. It's used so freely, and in such abundance, that traces of it are now being found in surface water and ground water. This has alarmed numerous environmental agencies because even minuscule amounts in a stream can render all fish further downstream infertile. Surely if an anti wrinkle cream is manufactured to high standards, it won't require such a powerful antibacterial agent in the first place?
Nobody wants to have wrinkles, and in fact, many people actually fear them, and it's these emotions which are being exploited by the skin care industry. They know that the average person is so desperate to retain a youthful appearance that they're actually willing to overlook the truth regarding the ingredients being used. Triclosan is just one example, but of course there are several more, such as Phenol Carbolic Acid, to name another one.
Laboratory studies have shown that PCH (Phenol Carbolic Acid) can cause total respiratory failure, which in plain English means it can kill you. It can also result in a coma, convulsions, and paralysis. Dioxane is another common ingredient, and alarmingly enough, it often contains high concentrations of Dioxane 1.4, a substance which is already a listed carcinogenic. In other words, it causes cancer.
Of course you don't want wrinkles - None of us do, but there's a right way and a wrong way when it comes to anti aging solutions. My advice to you, is that you should never use any type of skin care product on your skin unless you're 100% sure it contains no potentially harmful ingredients whatsoever.
To know the truth about wrinkles and age defying skin care, please feel free to visit my website at http://www.naturalbeautyandskincare.com/. By Kalpana Rajagopalan - An advocate of all-natural skin care.